Hyundai Sonata: Restrictions in handling keys
When leaving keys with parking lot and valet attendants, the following procedures will ensure that your vehicle’s trunk and glove box compartment can only be opened with the master key.
Lock
When leaving the key with a parking lot attendant or valet, perform the following and leave the sub key with the attendant. The sub key can start the engine and operate door locks only.
Trunk
1. Open the trunk lid.
2. Set the trunk lid control switch to LOCK position ().
3. Close the trunk lid.
Glove box
Close and lock the glove box using the master key.
Lock release
Trunk
1. Open the trunk lid with the master key.
2. Set the trunk lid control switch to UNLOCK position ().
3. Close the trunk lid.
In this position the trunk will open with the trunk lid release button or transmitter. The trunk can never be opened with the sub key.
Glove box
Unlock the glove box using the mechanical key.
Key operations
(1) Master key (M) Used to start the engine, lock and unlock the doors, lock and unlock the glove box, and open the trunk. (2) Sub key (S) Used only to start the engine and lock and unlock the do ...Immobilizer system
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Trouble Shooting
Ignition System
Symptom
Suspect area
Remedy
Engine will not start or is hard to start (Cranks OK)
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